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<h2>Purpose</h2>
The Linux Counter Organization is a non-profit organization established to encourage,
promote and support the counting of Linux users.
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The Organization is a nonprofit membership organization, registered under
Norwegian law.

<h2>Membership</h2>
In order to become a member, a candidate must be sponsored by an
existing member, and agree to support the purposes of the
Organization.
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Any other obligations on members need the approval of the Membership
Meeting.
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A Member who acts egregiously against the interests and purposes of
the Organization may be stripped of its membership by a 3/5 majority vote of
the Board of Directors; this decision may be appealed to the
Membership Meeting, which may confirm the expulsion by a simple majority vote.
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Initial members are those present at the Inauguration Meeting.


<h2>Membership Meeting</h2>
The ruling body of the Organization is the Membership Meeting.
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The meeting may be physical or electronic, provided adequate proof of
the identity of participants can be provided.
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Write-in ballots are permitted, provided adequate proof of identity is
ensured, such as trustworthy PGP keys or certificates.
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The Membership Meetings occur at least once a year.

<h2>Board of Directors</h2>
The Board of Directors is the decision making body of the Organization
whenever the Membership Meeting is not in session.
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The Board Of Directors consists of a Chair and five members, and is
selected at the Membership Meeting.
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The Board conducts its business in any way it sees fit.
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Decisions by the Board are made by majority vote; in the case of a
tie, the Chair may cast a tie-breaking vote.

<h2>Executive Director</h2>
The Board may appoint an Executive Director, who can speak on behalf
of the Organization.

<h2>Changes to the Charter</h2>
The Charter may be changed by a vote of the Membership Meeting. At
least 1/3 of Members must be represented in the vote, and at least 2/3
of the votes cast must be in favour of the change.

<h2>Dissolving the Organization</h2>
The Organization may be dissolved by 2/3 majority vote at 2
consecutive Membership Meetings, separated by at least 3 months.
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In this case, the final Membership Meeting decides on the disposal of
any assets belonging to the Organization.

<h2>Commencement</h2>
This charter was approved at the Inauguration Meeting on May 1, 1999.

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